50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Lakewood

“From one business to another, on the behalf of Moxie Pest control thank you for making this the most painless experience by far. My employees loved the food! Catering expert Sarah was awesome and super helpful! For any business that’s looking for convenient but yet great BBQ catering I highly recommend this place! Thank you again!!!“

“We recently had this AMAZING restaurant cater our wedding party and HOLY COW! They went above and beyond. They supplied the food truck so my guests could easily get their food instead of catered style and it was a huge hit!!! I want to thank the two employees who helped us out especially Tony (I hope I'm getting his name right) but he went above and beyond making sure all my guests were happy, checked in with me multiple times throughout the evening, and even packed extra food for my new husband and I to take home. It was the best decision hiring them and I would do it again in a heartbeat. THANK YOU!!!“

“We love M3mphiz Styl3z, we follow them for a reason and it’s because it is by far the best hands down BBQ I have had in this state! I’ve had the corporate BBQ places and they aren’t even in the same league as M3mphiz, absolutely love everything they have to offer, the brisket nachos are my fav, the beans are phenomenal, if you like BBQ, we’ll you’re gonna love M3mphiz, absolutely delicious!!“

“the atmosphere was great the band had just started 👌“

“Best place to have bbq in Lakewood!“

“You know that expectation in your mind of what a truly good, classic burger and fries should taste like? The kind of taste that brings back great memories? That is exactly what you get at Poppa Ralph's. Absolutely delicious and exactly what I was hoping for. So good!“

“I recommend because of the food, it was really good and service was fast. While eating my meal with my dad two employees began to argue and made sure the whole restaurant heard it, that part I don't recommend. If you have a problem with a coworker take care of it when there are no customers in the there.“

“Excellent fried chicken, Mac and cheese and very polite nice staff!!!“

“Recently my sister and her family were in denver an we ordered ribs. The comments mase were "delicious" "flavorful" "best in denver". Thanks for making their last night here memorable with your great food!“

“I've been looking for a place that really serves true Texas barbecue. This is the place! I had the smoked turkey, brisket, and texas sausage with potato sald and barbecue beans on the side. First thing I did was try each item by itself and without any sauces. The meats were tender and smoked just right! The beans were smoked and filled with sausage and brisket. It could've been a meal on its own. The potato salad was made from scratch with the skin still on the taters and it wasn't too mayonnaisey or mustardy. I chose the sweet and smokey sauce to start dipping some meats into and it was an awesome addition, not to overpowering. They gave a small container of a cheesy sauce to go with the turkey that gave it an added zing. I really liked it.
The atmosphere was a family reunion style with multiple types of seating. It wasn't as flashy as some places, almost poor boy like, but it felt homey to me.
The guys running this place were true Texas friendly, but not bothersome at all.
They have all kinds of drinks but I chose to wash back my food with good Ole fashioned sweet tea. Drank straight from a mason jar, it just added to the ambiance of the establishment.
This is the place to eat of you're from Texas like me and wanna feel a bit at home. Thanks Riot BBQ. Y'all did a great job!“

“Best bbq brisket I’ve ever eaten!“

“I first heard about and went to Post Oak with my daughter and son-in-law last year and was surprised to find such great bbq here in Denver! It’s actually been a little while since I’ve been over there, but a new coworker who has recently moved to Denver and lives in Highlands, asked me about restaurants and I recommended you. He loves it! Recently I swung by to take the Post up on the fantastic coupon offer for a free pulled pork sandwich. It is quite a distance from where I live (Aurora), but definitely worth the drive. It was piled high with the tender pork and those wonderful onion rings! The side of fried okra completed the meal perfectly! Thank you so much for a great lunch (and dinner). See you again soon!“

“The BEST BBQ IN COLORADO! Accompanied with yummy food and excellent staff!“

“Smokin' Dave's BBQ-Denver has the best BBQ! You have to try the Burnt Ends! Actually, all the food is awesome.“

“Had lunch here today and had a fantastic brisket burnt ends and Mac and Cheese. Highly recommend .“

“Absolutely delicious food. Everything I have tried has been incredible.“

“I used to live by this place a few years ago and at the time, the food was REALLY bad. Saw some good reviews and decided to try it out again. Let me tell you--It was a whole different experience! The food was so fresh and tender, and the staff was very friendly. Will definitely be coming back“

“I had their Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Hands down the best I’ve ever had! Perfect chicken batter, perfect light fluffy biscuit that melts in your mouth, combined with really good slaw— 3 days later and I’m still thinking about it. Will have to track your truck!“

“Súper rico 😋 y excelente servicio“

“Great BBQ place and supports working-class people. The sauces are delicious and the owner overloads sandwiches for hard workers of Sunnyside. Great attitude and atmosphere!“

“Their Authentic BBQ is delicious! MSU FANS.“

“Been eating Franks BBQ since they were first located in Bay City, TX. after finding out they had a location in Denver I always get my BBQ fix there. It's a long drive from Canon City, but always order a slab of ribs to go when in Denver. Franks son now runs the business. Good people and Great BBQ !“

“Not quite Texas BBQ, but hands down the best I’ve found in Denver. The meat is always tender and flavorful (I typically get the pork and brisket) and honestly you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. They have six house-made sauces that range with any base you would want (mustard, vinegar, sweet, spicy, etc) I love being able to mix and match depending on what I order. Friendly service and consistently good food make this place my go-to when I’m craving BBQ in the city.“

“I mean it's got it's own vibe. There's a man with an apron, a Chinese cleaver and a big wood chopping block chopping away at pork, chicken and duck while loudly directing the other staff as they assist him. It felt nostalgic to me so I kept coming back and dined there twice while visiting Denver. I miss food with schechuan peppercorn. I like this over Star Kitchen which used to be my go to.“

“Top notch grub and lemonade“

“amazing. Just amazing!!!!“

“I’m a band videographer and digital creator I found this place in the late evening as Fun, inviting , great food and so enjoyable with my wife and friends. I found folks to be so real here. Definitely a hot spot to go to in the Denver area for entertainment and dining.if 5 stars is perfect I give it 5 stars. DocDCD“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Brothers BBQ absolutely blew me away — this place isn’t just good, it’s legendary! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with that perfect mix of Southern charm and genuine hospitality. The service was incredible — fast, friendly, and heartfelt — the kind of team that clearly takes pride in what they do. You can tell they love their craft, and it shows in every bite, every smile, every perfectly smoked rib that lands on the plate.

And the sauces… oh man, the sauces! I will never forget them. Each one had its own personality — smoky, tangy, sweet, bold, and unapologetically full of flavor. It was like a symphony of barbecue traditions from all over the country, right here under one roof. Honestly, I’d put Brothers BBQ right up there with the best of the best — tied for first with the legendary pits of Texas, the soulful smokehouses of St. Louis, and the tangy, mustard-rich masters of South Carolina. That’s how good this place is.

The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, perfectly seasoned, and balanced between smoke and sauce like a well-conducted orchestra. You could taste the time, patience, and passion in every dish. The vibe was relaxed yet vibrant — locals chatting, families digging in, and everyone leaving just a little happier (and a lot fuller) than they came in.

If you love barbecue — the real kind that makes you close your eyes and smile after the first bite — you owe it to yourself to come here. Brothers BBQ isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a full-on barbecue experience that could hold its own in any of the BBQ capitals of America. I’ll be dreaming about those sauces for years to come.“

“So me and my husband have a regular Friday night date night and we usually go to Dickie’s barbecue. It’s been our favorite for years now. But last Friday night Dickies was Gone. A friend of mine had mentioned this new place called Mission barbecue and said that it was really good so we went there . Well., Dickies is no longer our favorite.. Mission BBQ is so much better. The food, the service all of it. Regina helped us out and she was so sweet. The food is a little bit different than dickies so we weren’t quite sure what to order for her recommendations or spot on! We are going to try to find out if Dickie‘s may be had moved, but now we’re not even gonna bother. This is our new Friday night date night spot so see you next Friday Regina.!“

“Brad’s Pit catered our wedding and our guests can’t stop raving about them! Brad and Jymme were professional, efficient and so helpful with all aspects of set up, prep, serving and helping us break down. Would HIGHLY recommend them for any event. Some of the best BBQ we’ve had in Colorado and we did a lot of tastings. We’ll return each year in our anniversary too!!! Thanks Brad and Jymme!“

“This is by far the best BBQ ever! The only place I would recommend.“

“This is a pretty neat place. It's a collection of businesses in a neatly organized way. BBQ, concert venue/bar, t-shirt printer, woodworker, blacksmith, gym, and more. Real eclectic mix. Lots of colors on the buildings help make the space more inviting. Many of the buildings have super high ceilings with very pretty wood trusses; cool architectural feature.There's a parking lot that runs down the middle, in between the rows of businesses, and another lot on the south side.“

“One of my top taco joints it's 1 of them places that you know you're not hungry but just because you're driving by you gotta stop and have some. keep in mind they might run for the day. You need to be an early bird for this one I think they close by noon.“

“Best ribs! Great service!“

“Great service and great food!“

“delicious courteous friendly“

“Great portion sizes! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! I can't wait to get some more banana pudding with my meal the next time I come!“

“great customer service & atmosphere“

“Seasoned Swine is great BBQ restaurant. Great menu. The BBQ is really good. I usually just get a platter so I get a taste of everything. Highly recommend“

“the best food I ever ate in my life. waiter was super helpful in every possible way. live a few states away from Colorado but will definitely plan to return some day 🔥“

“Legit brisket / shoulder taco - Camino. Could taste the tallow, meat had excellent bark, salsa was fresh and tasted great. Wasn't sure I was in the right spot at first as the location is in an industrial kitchen, but the food was killer. Taco was huge. I'll be back.“

“Super delicious food and good service. I'll definitely eat here again!!!“

“I have been going here for years, especially for the wings. Forsure best in the state and I haven't found any out of state that tops it either. They are unique and exquisite and I will never get enough. Thank you for creating amazing food and wonderful memories.“

“The broths at this place are so good! I had the tom yum broth and was blown away by how delicious it was. My friends got the vegetable, seafood, pho, and the house broths and they too all loved their broths. The meats were delicious and fresh. There was a good amount of hotpot selection. The only downside to this place is the lack of staff. There were only 2 servers and 1 busser. They were slammed as it was Friday night but did their best to get you what you need. I recommend ordering your refill all at once instead of asking for 1-2 item at a time. We did big initial order and a 2nd round of refill and that was enough for the night. We all enjoyed our night so much! We left the staff a butterfly 🦋 gift.“

“Excellent service and food. Staff just great🤗“

“Best wings in town, I bring them home and heat them up in the oven.“

“Our family has been going to Brothers BBQ since the day they opened the first day at S Monaco Pkwy and E Leetsdale Dr in Denver, CO. Brothers BBQ is the only place we will eat BBQ. Loved their anniversary special this year 2026.“

“Utterly DELICIOUS! Intimate setting! Treat yourself!“

“Authentic Filipino taste! Even the condiments tastes like home. My favorite is the lechón kawali, karekare and sisig. The crispy pork is done right. Each meal is generously portion. The pork and chicken barbecue are juicy. It’s my go to dinner for when don’t want to cook.“